Twinner is a very old model shop in Hong Kong, it located there more than 40yrs sonceI was a boy! About Continental Models Shop, you can find lot of limited edition military model kits there, they’re the most wonderful model shop in Hong Kong. So happy to watch this video introducing those model shops in HK. Welcome to Hong Kong! ❤👍
I love Twinner! O.G. Shop. I remember it and from years ago. Thanks for watching and commenting. I miss HK. Next time I’ll visit more other hobby shops there.
@@weekendhobbyist I first went to Twinner in 1974! Same location! BTW Continental will celebrate their 55th anniversary this December. Amazing. It's the biggest model shop in HK now.
Parisian here. The Continental shop looks like a disappeared model shop in the Latin quarter that was a reference during decades: Eol. Pile of boxes up to the ceiling, aisles so narrow that only one person can be in, almost everything whatever you like assemble...
I've been a frequent visitor to HK and have lived there from 1996-1997 one year span. Interestingly, I have been to all of the model shops you have featured in this video. As for public transportation, The MTR is convenient but I prefer taking the bus as it also run frequent and you don't have walk the stations.
I grew up in HK and spent many a happy hour in shops like these. I'm amazed to see that those RC boxes haven't changed in like 35 years. Exactly the same. Thanks for a lovely track back through my childhood.
If i had a hobby shop like these near me, i guarantee i'd be their every few days getting 1 or 2 kits. Sadly down here in Philly we don't have hobby shops that fits my needs. I mainly like building tanks or ships.
Thank you and your Dad too. 🙏 I have so many fond memories of certain kits too; some of which my parents bought me and some I fawned over each time I went to the toy store. Lately I’ve been trying to find/buy some of these kits for nostalgia ☺️.
The problem with being a foreigner in a hobby store is that if you were going to fly back home, you wouldn’t be able to bring any of the paint or modeling tools (especially the ones that have sharp tips on them). What I have done is buy a bunch of model kits. That’s it. OK and maybe buy some merch if they have it. That’s what I did when I went to Tamiya Plafactory in Japan. I brought a whole extra suitcase for things I wanted to bring home.
Of all the store you visited, Continental is my favorite! I have been semi based in HKG since 2012 until Dec 2019 before covid hit in Jan 2020. I would love to re-visit again these shops as all my trips in Hkg in 2024 were all business which did not allow me spare time to rekindle my old hobby. Thanks for the great video!
Love the street view use, good idea. Edit: generally recording in all shops everywhere is forbidden. Its a private property and shoppers are granted their privacy - thats actually a law, thats not the shop choice, it has nothing to do with the "times", thats basic privacy law. As long as you are not annoying/filming other clients clerks will generally ignore you but thats not given. Some youtubers got in trouble for that - Asia, Us, Eu, it doesnt matter, its the same everywhere.
Thanks. It was hard making the street view look smooth. You’re correct about the private property. As for recording in HK, years ago I noticed that almost all businesses had up “no photography” signs (they said it’s to prevent competitors from knowing their prices) but recently I noticed that those signs are pretty rare. I think cell phones and posting and advertising on social media is such a norm now that it’s not a big deal to photograph anymore. 10 years ago I think most of these stores would have said no to me but today only one did 🫢.
I visited the area around Yau Ma Tei stop a number of times in the 90’s & 2000’s. I remember the shops being in a triangle of roads. When I first visited it there was 21 model shops! On my last visit to the area there was only 7 left 😢.
Good video. I had a similar problem at Ying Ming. They complained when I was snapping pics. Didn't have a problem in other stores. One store that you missed is Wai Le Model Centre in Wan Chai. Staff are helpful and prices are good.
I was there at that exact Tamiya Plamodel store last year and it was like DIsneyland to me. Bought many parts and hop ups that were hard to find. The RC Mart shop which is not far from there was a total disappoinment though.
I live in Mozambique, Maputo and there isn't 1 single hobbit shop here I build cars 24 scale mainly TAMIYA and HASEGAWA and have to get my models from South Africa and they are very expensive. I wish someone in Hong Kong came and have a look at the possibilities here there are a lot of young people that would be interested in modeling if they where locally available. there is a large Chinese community here, maybe they could look into this opportunity ??
Thanks 😊. I will definitely bring my camera if I get the chance to go to Japan. Also a bunch of Hq’s are there so would love to visit Aoshima , Tamiya, etc.
@AmerEl-malak Thank You so so much for your Super Thanks 🙏 ❤️. You just made my day 🤩. I will be thanking you again when I buy myself a coffee from your Super Thanks 😊. What was your favorite part of the video ? I’m editing a couple new videos now. Do you prefer model build videos or paint tests?
El colmo de estás tiendas es que busques un modelo específico y que te digan no lo tengo no lo trabajo y lo mismo con los materiales que te digan lo tengo agotado.
There's more model shops in that small region of Hong Kong, than in the entirety of the UK. Online has killed the UK store. Its why high streets are dieing out.
I have some model kits from Universal Models which I bought there maybe in the ‘90s or 2000’s. I’m curious if they are still around because a Google search doesn’t clearly tell me.
@@weekendhobbyist Universal Models has reduced to a small store in recent years. It's located at the end of Dundas Street near the junction with Waterloo Road in Mong Kok. I just bought a Zvezda 1/144 Boeing 747-8 there three days ago.
Wow, this is one of the greatest, most comprehensive, and well produced videos I've ever seen on RUclips! Just an AWESOME job was done on this presentation! The production value is off the charts! A+ all the way!
Officially no, but I pack the small paint bottles into check-in luggage. Put the bottles in ziplock bag to be extra shape. Worth it. Prices in HK are really low.
Problem is that designing and producing plastic models takes months, and F1 bolids change every year and are kept secret up to the last moment. So when they finaly release the model there is already a new season and a new car :). That's why most producers go for older cars.
Filming was pretty good but the major mistake is Not taking ur time filming because even slowed down if ur too fast its impossible to make each toy out clearly. I know plenty of YT's that I had to stop watching because they just Scan Scan Pan Pan and I can't see a damm thing. Good job
Ugh! Why can’t USA have at least one store like this. Yes, we have HobbyTown in my state of Ohio but theirs selection is pennies in comparison to these shops! I’m not familiar with your channel, are you from USA/UK and traveling China? If so how hard is it to be there?
I’m in the U.S. This video is from my vacation in Hong Kong. I’ve done other hobby store tours on my channel but mostly feature model builds, paint comparisons and kit unboxings. Welcome and check out my videos.
Theres only one hobby store in Houston. Hobby store that has any direct association with tamiya and plastic models. Pretty sad if you ask me. Hobby lobby is a joke if you're a moderate to serious modeler.
Anyone in japan or china that is looking for american model kits that are hard to get where you are at I will trade you for chinese/japanese kits , just hit me up with what you want and we will make a deal :)
@@weekendhobbyist From memory the video speed was fine! But (there’s always a but) I paused the video to gig the shelves. Does that make sense? (Couldn’t wait to get home to play on his commodore64).
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I miss going to Hong Kong courtesy of the U.S. Navy! Guys thought I was a little strange - shopping all day, partying all night! LOL
That is the life! Shopping and partying. For me, it’s also eating! Best food out there too ❤
Twinner is a very old model shop in Hong Kong, it located there more than 40yrs sonceI was a boy!
About Continental Models Shop, you can find lot of limited edition military model kits there, they’re the most wonderful model shop in Hong Kong. So happy to watch this video introducing those model shops in HK.
Welcome to Hong Kong! ❤👍
I love Twinner! O.G. Shop. I remember it and from years ago. Thanks for watching and commenting. I miss HK. Next time I’ll visit more other hobby shops there.
@@weekendhobbyist I first went to Twinner in 1974! Same location! BTW Continental will celebrate their 55th anniversary this December. Amazing. It's the biggest model shop in HK now.
Parisian here. The Continental shop looks like a disappeared model shop in the Latin quarter that was a reference during decades: Eol.
Pile of boxes up to the ceiling, aisles so narrow that only one person can be in, almost everything whatever you like assemble...
Looks like both a nightmare and a dream for modelers. 😁
I am a modeller and I stay in a country which doesn't have a single store like this. This video was a painful watch.
Sorry
Well you know what they say
Same here😢
20 dollars for one model??!! 😢😢😢 OMG ....😢😢😢😢 this was so painful...
We're ya living my friend, Nigeria 😅
I found this Tamiya plamodel factory store their goods mostly are expensive than those store in monkok some model are HK $150 higher than other store
Makes sense. But it is the “Mecca”! 🤩
I've been a frequent visitor to HK and have lived there from 1996-1997 one year span. Interestingly, I have been to all of the model shops you have featured in this video.
As for public transportation, The MTR is convenient but I prefer taking the bus as it also run frequent and you don't have walk the stations.
Thanks for watching and commenting. I love HK!
I grew up in HK and spent many a happy hour in shops like these. I'm amazed to see that those RC boxes haven't changed in like 35 years. Exactly the same. Thanks for a lovely track back through my childhood.
So funny about those RC boxes. Are they the ones in Twinner or Ying Ming? Those stores are institutions to the modeler community in HK.
Hong Kong is absolutely a paradise of toy and model lovers.
I 100% agree! Also very bad for the wallet too 🫢
@@weekendhobbyist is it expensive compared to the rest of the world?
@@stkaronte991 I think in general the models in HK are lower priced than other countries.
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If i had a hobby shop like these near me, i guarantee i'd be their every few days getting 1 or 2 kits. Sadly down here in Philly we don't have hobby shops that fits my needs. I mainly like building tanks or ships.
Definitely I would be there at least weekly 😊 and I would be broke too! Thanks for watching and commenting.
Amazing video. Thanks. My dad bought me the Subaru brat when I was a kid 40 years ago. I didn’t realise how lucky I was. I miss you dad! ❤
Thank you and your Dad too. 🙏 I have so many fond memories of certain kits too; some of which my parents bought me and some I fawned over each time I went to the toy store. Lately I’ve been trying to find/buy some of these kits for nostalgia ☺️.
The problem with being a foreigner in a hobby store is that if you were going to fly back home, you wouldn’t be able to bring any of the paint or modeling tools (especially the ones that have sharp tips on them). What I have done is buy a bunch of model kits. That’s it. OK and maybe buy some merch if they have it. That’s what I did when I went to Tamiya Plafactory in Japan. I brought a whole extra suitcase for things I wanted to bring home.
Exactly! Just bring an extra suitcase and look for only models and tools.
Of all the store you visited, Continental is my favorite! I have been semi based in HKG since 2012 until Dec 2019 before covid hit in Jan 2020. I would love to re-visit again these shops as all my trips in Hkg in 2024 were all business which did not allow me spare time to rekindle my old hobby. Thanks for the great video!
I love Continental! I hope you get a chance to rekindle this hobby soon. At least you get to visit HK often…? Thank you for watching.
Love the street view use, good idea.
Edit: generally recording in all shops everywhere is forbidden. Its a private property and shoppers are granted their privacy - thats actually a law, thats not the shop choice, it has nothing to do with the "times", thats basic privacy law. As long as you are not annoying/filming other clients clerks will generally ignore you but thats not given. Some youtubers got in trouble for that - Asia, Us, Eu, it doesnt matter, its the same everywhere.
Thanks. It was hard making the street view look smooth. You’re correct about the private property. As for recording in HK, years ago I noticed that almost all businesses had up “no photography” signs (they said it’s to prevent competitors from knowing their prices) but recently I noticed that those signs are pretty rare. I think cell phones and posting and advertising on social media is such a norm now that it’s not a big deal to photograph anymore. 10 years ago I think most of these stores would have said no to me but today only one did 🫢.
Totally off topic but must say this has to be the cleanest large city in the world!
I agree. This is the only city where I saw workers whose job is to scrap gum off the grounds and to wipe down walls and columns of buildings.
I honestly believe you can get a model of anything in Japan.
So informative really appreciate you're time visiting, hopefully I will visit and pick up some incredible kits.
Thank you very much for watching and leaving a comment. I appreciate your time.
Was in Hong Kong last April. Only went to the Tamiya store. Bummed I missed out on so many other cool stores. Great video.
Sorry to hear that
I wish we got stores like this in America
I agree!
I visited the area around Yau Ma Tei stop a number of times in the 90’s & 2000’s. I remember the shops being in a triangle of roads. When I first visited it there was 21 model shops! On my last visit to the area there was only 7 left 😢.
I think I know exactly where you are mentioning 👍. Yeah I definitely remember many shops which I aren’t around anymore 😕
Good video. I had a similar problem at Ying Ming. They complained when I was snapping pics. Didn't have a problem in other stores. One store that you missed is Wai Le Model Centre in Wan Chai. Staff are helpful and prices are good.
Thanks. I’m glad you were able to visit these shops. I know I missed lots of shops. Only stayed in the general Mong Kok area.
Continental was definitely my best stop for models !
Jam packed:)
I like jam packed!
I was there at that exact Tamiya Plamodel store last year and it was like DIsneyland to me. Bought many parts and hop ups that were hard to find. The RC Mart shop which is not far from there was a total disappoinment though.
I love that store! I checked out the RC Mart too. ❤️
I live in Mozambique, Maputo and there isn't 1 single hobbit shop here I build cars 24 scale mainly TAMIYA and HASEGAWA and have to get my models from South Africa and they are very expensive. I wish someone in Hong Kong came and have a look at the possibilities here there are a lot of young people that would be interested in modeling if they where locally available. there is a large Chinese community here, maybe they could look into this opportunity ??
I would look for the Tamiya 74092 Magnifying Visor….which unfortunatelly is was discontinued. Truly great product tho, I have one pair
I loved this video. Dream of mine to visit hobby stores in Japan.
Thanks 😊. I will definitely bring my camera if I get the chance to go to Japan. Also a bunch of Hq’s are there so would love to visit Aoshima , Tamiya, etc.
I love hobby stores.
Especially hobby stores which don’t only sell RC.
Thanks!
@AmerEl-malak Thank You so so much for your Super Thanks 🙏 ❤️. You just made my day 🤩. I will be thanking you again when I buy myself a coffee from your Super Thanks 😊. What was your favorite part of the video ? I’m editing a couple new videos now. Do you prefer model build videos or paint tests?
Thank You So Much!
You're welcome! Please keep watching.
Excellent video, thanks for sharing
Glad you enjoyed it. I was hoping it would be helpful for other travelers. Keep watching, I have another hobby store video coming up soon.
I am planning to visit some of this stores in the future very useful video actually for me thank you
Thank for watching and commenting! The Tamiya store is a must-go! Also there are many more in HK I didn’t get a chance to visit.
El colmo de estás tiendas es que busques un modelo específico y que te digan no lo tengo no lo trabajo y lo mismo con los materiales que te digan lo tengo agotado.
This is exactly what i was looking for. Huge thanks
Thank YOU!
Nice. Thanks for sharing. 😊
Thanks for watching Big Charlie!
Hong Kong have many model shops like this one.
110%!
There's more model shops in that small region of Hong Kong, than in the entirety of the UK. Online has killed the UK store. Its why high streets are dieing out.
Same for the U.S. 😕
When i was there in hk back in late 90s, there was a store called universal models. Not sure if it is still around...quite big.
I have some model kits from Universal Models which I bought there maybe in the ‘90s or 2000’s. I’m curious if they are still around because a Google search doesn’t clearly tell me.
@@weekendhobbyist Universal Models has reduced to a small store in recent years. It's located at the end of Dundas Street near the junction with Waterloo Road in Mong Kok. I just bought a Zvezda 1/144 Boeing 747-8 there three days ago.
grew up in HK 2004 - 2010 lots of good memories 👍
I miss HK!
love just love it
Thank you 🙏
Just subbed, very interesting video
Awesome Thanks for the sub! Which part made you sub? 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Welcome Hong Kong😊😊👍👍
Thanks!
Wow, this is one of the greatest, most comprehensive, and well produced videos I've ever seen on RUclips! Just an AWESOME job was done on this presentation! The production value is off the charts! A+ all the way!
☺️ Thanks. Where do I send the brownie?
Nice 🤓
Thanks 😋
Amazing video
Thank you so much 🙏
hi bro i have a question can we bring truck kit on plane with tamiya paint 10 ml
Hi. Kits are fine but I don’t think you can take paints on a plane. I used to but I think rules are more strict now.
Officially no, but I pack the small paint bottles into check-in luggage. Put the bottles in ziplock bag to be extra shape. Worth it. Prices in HK are really low.
0:23 what holds up that big Hong Kong sign? It looks like it’s just floating in the air brah 🤔
The bottom of the “g”s 😂
@@weekendhobbyist
oh okay that makes sense thanks brah 👍
Looking at the future are there any plans for plastic F1 models car kits what we see on the grid now ?
Tamiya has some older ones but I wouldn’t know if they will release any in the near future.
@@weekendhobbyist thank you
Problem is that designing and producing plastic models takes months, and F1 bolids change every year and are kept secret up to the last moment. So when they finaly release the model there is already a new season and a new car :). That's why most producers go for older cars.
Is Toy's R us still open in Kowloon.
Yes and there are many of them too.
Ahhh Engrish man take picture, No good!.. Next take store! Haa! Ty🙇♂️
And about ships and planes?
Sorry, I’m a 🚗 modeler but will definitely cover 🚢 and ✈️ and armor on my next hobby shop tour.
Filming was pretty good but the major mistake is Not taking ur time filming because even slowed down if ur too fast its impossible to make each toy out clearly. I know plenty of YT's that I had to stop watching because they just Scan Scan Pan Pan and I can't see a damm thing. Good job
Thanks for watching and the comment. I have to slow things down a lot! 100% agreed.
No ships?
Sorry, I’ll cover all genres next time 👍
Спасибо за ролик 🎉 Я бы там жить остался😅
Thank YOU. I agree.
Ugh! Why can’t USA have at least one store like this. Yes, we have HobbyTown in my state of Ohio but theirs selection is pennies in comparison to these shops! I’m not familiar with your channel, are you from USA/UK and traveling China? If so how hard is it to be there?
I’m in the U.S. This video is from my vacation in Hong Kong. I’ve done other hobby store tours on my channel but mostly feature model builds, paint comparisons and kit unboxings. Welcome and check out my videos.
TAMIYA Plamodel Factory! is overpriced compared to others in HK. bought a 1:14 Volvo RC truck for about 1/2 price from the USA.
I can see why since it’s the official Tamiya store.
If I might criticize, You focused too much on bikes and cars. Very little planes and ships.
Thanks for the comment. I build cars and bikes so that’s what I was drawn to but next time I’ll cover all of the models. 👍
Theres only one hobby store in Houston. Hobby store that has any direct association with tamiya and plastic models. Pretty sad if you ask me. Hobby lobby is a joke if you're a moderate to serious modeler.
Anyone in japan or china that is looking for american model kits that are hard to get where you are at I will trade you for chinese/japanese kits , just hit me up with what you want and we will make a deal :)
I bet they don't have a shoplifting problem in china.
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In Hong Kong is where I learned that new model kits aren’t shrink wrapped or taped so customers can check out the contents before purchasing.
This hurts my creditcard...
Narrating your photos worked well…maybe better.
P.S. The lil kid walking through with his dad looked bored …how times have changed.
Thanks for the feedback. Was the video a little too fast? Like you, I could never imagine being bored in a model store as a kid 🤓
@@weekendhobbyist From memory the video speed was fine! But (there’s always a but) I paused the video to gig the shelves.
Does that make sense?
(Couldn’t wait to get home to play on his commodore64).
I’m sorry do you wanna take over the world and we just wanna build a few models?
Magasin bien achalandé et tout ça mal filmé ?? même pas le temps de voir les boites ...Bof !! Dommage ...
I thought that porn was forbidden here
@@adamflorek5045 😂
pointless waste of time giving direction LOL
If I could visit these stores I'd screw out may credit card and pay a huge extra fee to dispatch them home... 😅
It’s a miracle I didn’t go broke at this store 😝